Description
The Stratocaster just celebrated its 70th birthday, and the Fender Custom Shop is bringing it center stage with the Limited Edition Masterbuilt 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster. This one-of-a-kind guitar was painstakingly crafted by the Fender Masterbuilders, blending timeless '50s designs and tones with premium modern features that give it an elegant appeal. For the savvy musician, the discerning guitarist, or the avid collector looking for a slice of music history, this beauty is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Great guitars start with the woods, and this Strat boasts a stunning two-piece ash body, providing it with tight lows, a sweet midrange, and exceptional resonance. Pair that with the 5A flame maple neck, and you've got an incredibly gorgeous Fender with a luxurious appeal.
It's not just about the looks, because the Limited Edition Masterbuilt 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster is a true player's guitar. The 07/54 Soft "V" shaped neck is perfectly modeled after a genuine '54 Strat made in July of that year, ensuring it plays and feels just like a golden era Fender. Guitarists will also note its vintage compound radius (7.25" - 9.5") fretboard, which allows for comfortable transitions between the lower and upper frets.
Sweet, bell-like tones are what you'll get when you plug this axe into your favorite amp, and that's all thanks to its trio of Custom Shop Hand-Wound '54 Strat pickups. These pups have a clear, chiming sound with excellent articulation, so each note you play can ring out with intention. For a purer, more traditional sound, the pickups are routed through vintage '54 Strat wiring with a wax paper cap.
What else makes this guitar a vintage-inspired masterpiece? A serial-number backplate, 1954-style ABS pickup covers and control knobs, and vintage-style tuners all provide that legendary old-school charm.
A Strat this cool needs some accessories to match, and that's included with the deluxe embroidered hardshell case, certificate of authenticity, and special "case candy" kit.
Any guitarist knows how important those first-year Stratocasters were to shaping the music industry as we know it, and now you have the chance to wield a top-of-the-line instrument inspired by them in your own two hands. Settle for nothing less than the best with the Limited Edition Masterbuilt 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster, a world-class Fender with seven decades of history behind it.
Specs
Body: 2-piece Select Ash with Offset Seam
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Material: 1-piece 5A Flame Maple
Neck Shape: 07/54 Soft "V" Back-Shape
Fingerboard: 7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm)
Frets: 21, Jescar Medium Vintage (47095)
Hardware Finish: Gold
Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Pickups: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '54 Strat (Bridge, Middle and Neck)
Wiring: Vintage '54 Strat with Wax Paper Cap
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Included: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, and Certificate of Authenticity.
SKU: 9215700021
